Company Overview
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing support and services to over 1,800 people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and to their families in Sullivan, Orange and Dutchess Counties, New York. A chapter of The Arc New York, our main offices are located at 162 East Broadway in Monticello, NY.
Our agency offers a broad range of services including Residential Services, Clinical Services, Day Services, Family Support Services, Guardianship Services, Employment Services, Recreation and more. Our mission is to support people with unique abilities to live as valued and contributing members of the community.
Summary
The Program Manager will ensure that the services provided within their program(s) are in keeping with the standards established by the agency and the department. They must have an understanding of and commitment to the values of the organization, respecting individuals supported, their families, and the mission of the agency. They shall provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the individuals supported and, at the same time ensure the supports provided are to promote personal growth, skill acquisition, and community activities. Although there are times when this position will require hands on support for the individuals, the major focus is the supervision, instruction, and support of the direct support professionals.
Expectations: The Program Manager shall exhibit the following:
· Communication: Clear oral and written communication is an essential tool.
· Decision-making ability: The aptitude to extract, interpret, integrate and manage information correctly and make timely and concise decisions best for the program.
· Problem solving: The ability to approach issues by being proactive instead of reactive will help ensure program and individual objectives and goals are met.
· Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
· Mentoring ability: Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge and skills.
· Time management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and in a timely manner according to deadlines.
· Leadership skills: Creates a vision for the team and communicates it in a way that motivates others to implement it. A leader understands and supports the organization’s mission.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED required, Associates degree in Human Services preferred. Two (2) years working with individuals with developmental disabilities and two (2) years supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Call-To-ActionIf you are ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at The Arc Greater Hudson Valley!
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.93 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Two years working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred and two years of supervisory experience
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License for at least one year (Required)
Work Location: In person
